Dangerous Medical Device
Lancaster Dangerous Medical Device Lawyer
Medical devices are supposed to improve the health and well-being of patients. A dangerous medical device has the opposite effect. Malfunctioning and defective devices can cause additional health problems or death. But, who is to blame when things go wrong? The manufacturer? Hospital? A doctor? A medical device lawyer can help identify where things went wrong and how to get compensation.
Known Dangerous Medical Devices
- Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implants
- Copper IUD
- Drug-Coated Stents
- DaVinci Surgical Robot
- DePuy Hip Implant
- Essure Birth Control Device
- Guidant Defibrillator (Pace Maker)
- IVC Filter
- Metal Hip Replacement Hardware
- Pelvic Mesh Products
- Physiomesh
- Progestin IUD
- Prolift Vaginal Mesh
- Transvaginal Mesh
- Many Others
Dangerous Medical Device Injury
Injuries from medical devices are complicated. When a device moves, internal damage is extensive. Infection from a medical device causes rejection. Additionally, injuries can go undetected or appear to be “part of the healing process.” Defective devices fail prematurely, which can kill patients that rely on them. When a medical device causes injury or death, talk to a product liability lawyer for guidance.
Lancaster Medical Device Lawyer
Dangerous and defective medical devices usually fall under product liability law. An experienced product liability lawyer will investigate all circumstances of the injury caused by a medical device. The legal team at Haggerty & Silverman can help you with your product liability claim and get you the money you deserve. Call or text us at 717-397-3200 to speak with our team. Or, fill out our online contact form to schedule your free legal consultation.